To the above posts looking for advice: 1) PROVE YOUR RESUME with the first interview...if not, you won't have a second interview. 2) You need to introduce your brag book while doing #1 and show ranking and performance. 3) Answer competency questions (no need to tell you the questions...if you have the experience, you should do fine.) 4) If you have pain experience...tread lightly. Remember, you competed more than likely against Mallinckrodt - Show an understanding of marketplace.
You need to gel with the hiring manager - make a connection if at all possible. Most managers that I have seen there are aprox. 30-40 yrs. old. If you have more yrs. to your side ... be careful not to intimidate - show leadership qualities and how you can share successes with other team members. Finally, close for the job...why you would be the best candidate for the position...maybe, ask manager what they are looking for? ex) "With what we discussed today...with what I was able to show you with experience and performance...am I the kind of candidate you would want on your team? Or, quickly summarize why you would be their candidate with your top 2-3 qualities and close for the job (Look for their expression or answer) Chances are, they will just give you a "stock" answer which is why a facial expression is interesting. More than likely you will know if you did #s 1-4 satisfactory to land you the 2nd interview.
Reading the posts and going thru multiple interviews in the past, too much experience and too much performance could very well hurt you too. You would think that's exactly what they are looking for? Not sure - it's a fine line. Good luck!
